Connected Voice
@connectedvoice.bsky.social
Connecting People and Supporting Action across Newcastle and Gateshead since 1929
https://connectedvoice.org.uk/
https://connectedvoice.org.uk/
We’re so excited to share details of our upcoming AGM, where this year’s theme is Building Community, a topic that feels more important than ever.
Book your space via the link below 👇
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../building....
Book your space via the link below 👇
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../building....
February 16, 2026 at 3:32 PM
We’re so excited to share details of our upcoming AGM, where this year’s theme is Building Community, a topic that feels more important than ever.
Book your space via the link below 👇
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../building....
Book your space via the link below 👇
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../building....
The #Haref Bulletin is out NOW!
Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on health equity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.
Read it now 👇
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on health equity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.
Read it now 👇
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
Haref Bulletin #119
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February 11, 2026 at 1:20 PM
The #Haref Bulletin is out NOW!
Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on health equity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.
Read it now 👇
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on health equity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.
Read it now 👇
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
Senior leaders from VCSE organisations in Newcastle are welcome to join us for our next partnership forum with Newcastle City Council
See more at this link www.connectedvoice.org.uk/events/newca...
See more at this link www.connectedvoice.org.uk/events/newca...
Newcastle ‘VCSE as Partners’ Forum: Funding and Commissioning focus | Connected Voice
www.connectedvoice.org.uk
February 6, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Senior leaders from VCSE organisations in Newcastle are welcome to join us for our next partnership forum with Newcastle City Council
See more at this link www.connectedvoice.org.uk/events/newca...
See more at this link www.connectedvoice.org.uk/events/newca...
Take a look at the latest jobs on the Connected Voice jobs board! Swipe through our latest listings from local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations across the North East.
We connect passionate people with impactful opportunities in the voluntary and community sector.
We connect passionate people with impactful opportunities in the voluntary and community sector.
February 3, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Take a look at the latest jobs on the Connected Voice jobs board! Swipe through our latest listings from local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations across the North East.
We connect passionate people with impactful opportunities in the voluntary and community sector.
We connect passionate people with impactful opportunities in the voluntary and community sector.
Today Haref Network and Haref Allies members had the privilege of attending an Open Day at the Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Newcastle, hosted by Jaswinder and Kirin who run Divercity Hub.
👉 Interested in joining our next Open Day? Find out more: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/haref
👉 Interested in joining our next Open Day? Find out more: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/haref
January 26, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Today Haref Network and Haref Allies members had the privilege of attending an Open Day at the Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Newcastle, hosted by Jaswinder and Kirin who run Divercity Hub.
👉 Interested in joining our next Open Day? Find out more: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/haref
👉 Interested in joining our next Open Day? Find out more: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/haref
The latest edition of Connected Voice News has just landed! This edition is packed with:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
✅Health information
You can read it here 👇
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
✅Health information
You can read it here 👇
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
Connected Voice News - 22 January
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January 22, 2026 at 11:59 AM
The latest edition of Connected Voice News has just landed! This edition is packed with:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
✅Health information
You can read it here 👇
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
✅Health information
You can read it here 👇
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
Take a look at the latest jobs on the Connected Voice jobs board! Here are our latest listings from local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations across the North East.
Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, we’ve got something for you.
Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, we’ve got something for you.
January 8, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Take a look at the latest jobs on the Connected Voice jobs board! Here are our latest listings from local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations across the North East.
Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, we’ve got something for you.
Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, we’ve got something for you.
The first #ConnectedVoiceNews for 2026 is out today!
Start your year right and read the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
bit.ly/CVNews8Jan
Start your year right and read the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
bit.ly/CVNews8Jan
January 8, 2026 at 9:13 AM
The first #ConnectedVoiceNews for 2026 is out today!
Start your year right and read the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
bit.ly/CVNews8Jan
Start your year right and read the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
bit.ly/CVNews8Jan
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Our annual survey is now open! www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/KUT4KX/
Healthwatch Newcastle are your local independent champion for health and social care, making sure that service providers and decision makers hear your feedback.
Healthwatch Newcastle are your local independent champion for health and social care, making sure that service providers and decision makers hear your feedback.
January 6, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Our annual survey is now open! www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/KUT4KX/
Healthwatch Newcastle are your local independent champion for health and social care, making sure that service providers and decision makers hear your feedback.
Healthwatch Newcastle are your local independent champion for health and social care, making sure that service providers and decision makers hear your feedback.
🎉 Happy New Year!
Newcastle City Council has shared its draft budget proposals, including £21m in planned savings.
👉 Join us on Thu 8 Jan, 10am for an online session with the Council to hear more and share VCSE perspectives.
🔗 Book your place: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/events/newca...
Newcastle City Council has shared its draft budget proposals, including £21m in planned savings.
👉 Join us on Thu 8 Jan, 10am for an online session with the Council to hear more and share VCSE perspectives.
🔗 Book your place: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/events/newca...
January 5, 2026 at 1:45 PM
🎉 Happy New Year!
Newcastle City Council has shared its draft budget proposals, including £21m in planned savings.
👉 Join us on Thu 8 Jan, 10am for an online session with the Council to hear more and share VCSE perspectives.
🔗 Book your place: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/events/newca...
Newcastle City Council has shared its draft budget proposals, including £21m in planned savings.
👉 Join us on Thu 8 Jan, 10am for an online session with the Council to hear more and share VCSE perspectives.
🔗 Book your place: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/events/newca...
We're very excited to share our December 2025 at Ourgateshead.org !
Visitors: 79,267
Unique Visitors: 56,748- New Record
Page Views: 139,308
A huge thank you to everyone who contributes, shares, and supports OurGateshead. You’re helping build a stronger, more connected community every single day.
Visitors: 79,267
Unique Visitors: 56,748- New Record
Page Views: 139,308
A huge thank you to everyone who contributes, shares, and supports OurGateshead. You’re helping build a stronger, more connected community every single day.
January 5, 2026 at 1:23 PM
We're very excited to share our December 2025 at Ourgateshead.org !
Visitors: 79,267
Unique Visitors: 56,748- New Record
Page Views: 139,308
A huge thank you to everyone who contributes, shares, and supports OurGateshead. You’re helping build a stronger, more connected community every single day.
Visitors: 79,267
Unique Visitors: 56,748- New Record
Page Views: 139,308
A huge thank you to everyone who contributes, shares, and supports OurGateshead. You’re helping build a stronger, more connected community every single day.
Take a look at the latest jobs on the Connected Voice jobs board! Here are our latest listings from local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations across the North East.
Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, we’ve got something for you.
Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, we’ve got something for you.
December 18, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Take a look at the latest jobs on the Connected Voice jobs board! Here are our latest listings from local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations across the North East.
Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, we’ve got something for you.
Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, we’ve got something for you.
Our December #Haref Bulletin is out now. The FINAL issue of 2025! 🥳
Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on health equity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.
Read it now!
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on health equity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.
Read it now!
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
Haref Bulletin #117
mailchi.mp
December 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Our December #Haref Bulletin is out now. The FINAL issue of 2025! 🥳
Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on health equity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.
Read it now!
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on health equity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.
Read it now!
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
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Food support over the winter holidays🎄
🍏Free or low-cost meals
🍏Community cafés
🍏Food pantries, food banks, and social supermarkets
🍏Special meals on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Find out more using the links in the comments
@connectedvoice.bsky.social
🍏Free or low-cost meals
🍏Community cafés
🍏Food pantries, food banks, and social supermarkets
🍏Special meals on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Find out more using the links in the comments
@connectedvoice.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Food support over the winter holidays🎄
🍏Free or low-cost meals
🍏Community cafés
🍏Food pantries, food banks, and social supermarkets
🍏Special meals on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Find out more using the links in the comments
@connectedvoice.bsky.social
🍏Free or low-cost meals
🍏Community cafés
🍏Food pantries, food banks, and social supermarkets
🍏Special meals on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Find out more using the links in the comments
@connectedvoice.bsky.social
Our final edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews for 2025 is out NOW!
It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
Read now 👉 bit.ly/CVNews11Dec25
It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
Read now 👉 bit.ly/CVNews11Dec25
Connected Voice News - 11 December 2025
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December 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Our final edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews for 2025 is out NOW!
It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
Read now 👉 bit.ly/CVNews11Dec25
It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
Read now 👉 bit.ly/CVNews11Dec25
Take a look at the latest jobs on the Connected Voice jobs board! Here are our latest listings from local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations across the North East.
Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, we’ve got something for you.
Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, we’ve got something for you.
December 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Take a look at the latest jobs on the Connected Voice jobs board! Here are our latest listings from local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations across the North East.
Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, we’ve got something for you.
Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, we’ve got something for you.
The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!
It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
bit.ly/CVNews27Nove...
It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
bit.ly/CVNews27Nove...
Connected Voice News - 27 November 2025
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November 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!
It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
bit.ly/CVNews27Nove...
It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
bit.ly/CVNews27Nove...
Thanks to new funding from UKSPF and the North East Combined Authority, Connected Voice is pleased to offer free online training courses through High Speed Training.
To be eligible, you must be both a volunteer in Newcastle and a resident of Newcastle.
Find out more here tinyurl.com/mr639dw9
To be eligible, you must be both a volunteer in Newcastle and a resident of Newcastle.
Find out more here tinyurl.com/mr639dw9
November 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Thanks to new funding from UKSPF and the North East Combined Authority, Connected Voice is pleased to offer free online training courses through High Speed Training.
To be eligible, you must be both a volunteer in Newcastle and a resident of Newcastle.
Find out more here tinyurl.com/mr639dw9
To be eligible, you must be both a volunteer in Newcastle and a resident of Newcastle.
Find out more here tinyurl.com/mr639dw9
Take a look at the latest jobs on the Connected Voice jobs board! Swipe through our latest listings from local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations across the North East.
Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, we’ve got something for you.
Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, we’ve got something for you.
November 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Take a look at the latest jobs on the Connected Voice jobs board! Swipe through our latest listings from local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations across the North East.
Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, we’ve got something for you.
Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, we’ve got something for you.
Funding opportunity📣
The second round of the Small Sparks Plus grants is open for Charities, community organisations and community interest companies for grants of £500-£3,000 for projects that improve the health and wellbeing of local communities in Newcastle.
👉https://bit.ly/smallsparks2
The second round of the Small Sparks Plus grants is open for Charities, community organisations and community interest companies for grants of £500-£3,000 for projects that improve the health and wellbeing of local communities in Newcastle.
👉https://bit.ly/smallsparks2
November 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Funding opportunity📣
The second round of the Small Sparks Plus grants is open for Charities, community organisations and community interest companies for grants of £500-£3,000 for projects that improve the health and wellbeing of local communities in Newcastle.
👉https://bit.ly/smallsparks2
The second round of the Small Sparks Plus grants is open for Charities, community organisations and community interest companies for grants of £500-£3,000 for projects that improve the health and wellbeing of local communities in Newcastle.
👉https://bit.ly/smallsparks2
Our November #Haref Bulletin is out now! 📢
Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on #healthequity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.
Read it now! 👇
bit.ly/HarefBulleti...
Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on #healthequity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.
Read it now! 👇
bit.ly/HarefBulleti...
November 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Our November #Haref Bulletin is out now! 📢
Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on #healthequity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.
Read it now! 👇
bit.ly/HarefBulleti...
Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on #healthequity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.
Read it now! 👇
bit.ly/HarefBulleti...
Funding opportunity: The Boring Fund – applications now open! 💜
Small charities, CICs and voluntary groups can now apply for £200 grants to help with those boring but vital running costs — like insurance, admin time or web hosting.
Deadline: 30 Nov
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk/boring-fund
Small charities, CICs and voluntary groups can now apply for £200 grants to help with those boring but vital running costs — like insurance, admin time or web hosting.
Deadline: 30 Nov
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk/boring-fund
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Funding opportunity: The Boring Fund – applications now open! 💜
Small charities, CICs and voluntary groups can now apply for £200 grants to help with those boring but vital running costs — like insurance, admin time or web hosting.
Deadline: 30 Nov
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk/boring-fund
Small charities, CICs and voluntary groups can now apply for £200 grants to help with those boring but vital running costs — like insurance, admin time or web hosting.
Deadline: 30 Nov
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk/boring-fund
The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!
With news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, find out more on:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
✅Health and Wellbeing info
👉https://bit.ly/CVNews13Nov
With news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, find out more on:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
✅Health and Wellbeing info
👉https://bit.ly/CVNews13Nov
November 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!
With news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, find out more on:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
✅Health and Wellbeing info
👉https://bit.ly/CVNews13Nov
With news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, find out more on:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
✅Health and Wellbeing info
👉https://bit.ly/CVNews13Nov
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Round 2 of @connectedvoice.bsky.social #smallsparksplus is now OPEN!
💡Community-led projects improving health & wellbeing in Newcastle.
✅ Grants: £500–£3,000
✅ £48,750 available (15–17 awards)
#CommunityFunding #Newcastle #NewcastleCityCouncil
Apply now: connectedvoice.org.uk/services/sup...
💡Community-led projects improving health & wellbeing in Newcastle.
✅ Grants: £500–£3,000
✅ £48,750 available (15–17 awards)
#CommunityFunding #Newcastle #NewcastleCityCouncil
Apply now: connectedvoice.org.uk/services/sup...
November 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Round 2 of @connectedvoice.bsky.social #smallsparksplus is now OPEN!
💡Community-led projects improving health & wellbeing in Newcastle.
✅ Grants: £500–£3,000
✅ £48,750 available (15–17 awards)
#CommunityFunding #Newcastle #NewcastleCityCouncil
Apply now: connectedvoice.org.uk/services/sup...
💡Community-led projects improving health & wellbeing in Newcastle.
✅ Grants: £500–£3,000
✅ £48,750 available (15–17 awards)
#CommunityFunding #Newcastle #NewcastleCityCouncil
Apply now: connectedvoice.org.uk/services/sup...
Another Record-Breaking month for OurGateshead!
We're very excited to share our October 2025 at OurGateshead.org!
84,218 visits
53,992 unique visitors
117,110 page views
A huge thank you to everyone who supports OurGateshead, you are helping to make a stronger, more connected community each day.
We're very excited to share our October 2025 at OurGateshead.org!
84,218 visits
53,992 unique visitors
117,110 page views
A huge thank you to everyone who supports OurGateshead, you are helping to make a stronger, more connected community each day.
November 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Another Record-Breaking month for OurGateshead!
We're very excited to share our October 2025 at OurGateshead.org!
84,218 visits
53,992 unique visitors
117,110 page views
A huge thank you to everyone who supports OurGateshead, you are helping to make a stronger, more connected community each day.
We're very excited to share our October 2025 at OurGateshead.org!
84,218 visits
53,992 unique visitors
117,110 page views
A huge thank you to everyone who supports OurGateshead, you are helping to make a stronger, more connected community each day.